--- title: Advent in the Traunsee-Almtal region url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent.html" description: Beautiful christmas markets and lovely traditions in the heart of Upper Austria in the Salzkammergut. image: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/traun-ager/Bilder/Advent/Headerbild-web-englisch.jpg" date: 2024-10-04 modified: 2024-10-04 --- # Advent in the Traunsee-Almtal region Advent in the Traunsee-Almtal region ------------------------------------ ### Let yourself be enchanted! When winter sets in, the Traunsee-Almtal region is transformed into an atmospheric Advent landscape. Romantic Advent markets, festive events, traditional crafts and regional delicacies invite you to explore and enjoy. [ ![The picture shows a festively decorated cityscape with several multi-storey buildings in different colours. In the foreground you can see water with a surface glistening in the light. Vehicles on the water and festive lighting on the buildings lend the scene an atmospheric ambience.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Gmunden") Advent package Book now with best price! ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/oesterreich-angebot/detail/8133/traunsee-advent.html) View copyright © Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Gmunden Close copyright [ ![Auf dem Foto ist der Gmundner Advent bei stimmungsvoller Beleuchtung abgebildet.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/c/csm_Adventstadt-Gmunden-highres-16_29fcc48125.jpg "Foto: Stadtgemeinde Gmunden") All Christmas markets and Advent highlights ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/christmas-events.html) View copyright © Foto: Stadtgemeinde Gmunden Close copyright Advent in Gmunden ================= [ ![Auf dem Foto erstrahlt der Gmundner Rathausplatz mit bunten Lichtern vom Adventmarkt.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/0/csm_Advent-in-Gmunden_852f0e7c80.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Karl Heinz Kochem") Gmunden Advent 27 November - 20 December 2026 ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430129628/adventmarkt-in-gmunden.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") View copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Karl Heinz Kochem Close copyright [ ![Traunseeschiff vor dem winterlichen Traunstein am Traunsee](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/f/csm_karl-eder_gmunden_f2a1475a42.jpg "Foto: Traunseeschifffahrt/Traunseeschifffahrt: Traunseeschifffahrt im Winter") Boat trips on Lake Traunsee Castle tours and panoramic tours ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430268997/winter-trip-on-the-picturesque-traunsee.html) View copyright © Foto: Traunseeschifffahrt/Traunseeschifffahrt: Traunseeschifffahrt im Winter Close copyright [ ![Auf dem Foto ist der weihnachtlich beleuchtete Baumwipfelpfad am Grünberg abgebildet.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/a/csm_Lichterzauber_8627272579.jpg "Foto: EAK Lichterzauber am Grünberg") Magic lights on the Grünberg Grünberg mountain railway & treetop walk ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430268041/lichterzauber-am-gruenberg-in-gmunden.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") View copyright © Foto: EAK Lichterzauber am Grünberg Close copyright [ ![Hier sehen Sie den Rinnholzplatz](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/7/csm_adventbummel1_gmunden_78375467a3.jpg "Foto: TVB Ferienregion Traunsee/Stadtgemeinde Gmunden: Adventbummel") Guided tours of Gmunden Every Saturday and Sunday during Advent ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430229405/kostenlose-adventfuehrungen-durch-gmunden-nur-fuer-individualgaeste.html) View copyright © Foto: TVB Ferienregion Traunsee/Stadtgemeinde Gmunden: Adventbummel Close copyright [ ![Auf dem Bild ist die weihnachtlich beleuchtete Villa Toscana in einem winterlichen Toscanapark abgebildet.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/3/csm_bild-villa-toscana-adventzauber-png_593ac71679.png "Foto: Adventzauber in der Villa Toscana/ Florian Werner und Mario Nussbaumer") Advent Magic at Villa Toscana ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430294152/adventzauber-gmunden-toscana.html) View copyright © Foto: Adventzauber in der Villa Toscana/ Florian Werner und Mario Nussbaumer Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Advent highlights in the Traunsee-Almtal region =============================================== [ ![Advent im Wildpark](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Cumberland Wildpark") Advent in the wildlife park ------------------------------ 28.11. - 29.11.2026 ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430241774/advent-in-the-wildlife-park.html) View copyright © Copyright: Cumberland Wildpark Close copyright [ ![Weihnachtsort Traunkirchen](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee") Christmas market Traunkirchen -------------------------------- 5. /6./ 8.12.2026 ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430179184/traunkirchen-christmas-market.html) View copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee Close copyright [ ![Weihnachtsfackelwanderung](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Laakirchen") Laakirchen christmas market ------------------------------ 12. - 13.12.2026 ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430285318/christmas-market-laakirchen.html) View copyright © Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Laakirchen Close copyright Traditional cribs - turn over the card View copyright © KalibrennerKrippeEbensee_GerhardSpengler Close copyright ![Die Kalibrenner Krippe in Ebensee am Traunsee.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/e/csm_Kalibrenner_Krippe_Ebensee_01b5fb5212.png) Traditional cribs Traditional cribs Whether in Ebensee, Altmünster, Gmunden or Scharnstein - in the Traunsee-Almtal region you can experience Christmas customs up close at a traditional Kripperlroas. [ All exhibitions ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/christmas-events.html) Impressive Glöckler runs - turn over the card View copyright © Foto: TVB Ferienregion Traunsee/brainpark.traunsee: gloeckler-ebensee-pass-rindbach Close copyright ![Hier sehen Sie den Ebenseeer Glöcklerlauf](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/e/csm_gloeckler-ebensee-pass-rindbach_ebensee_3258b0c133.jpg) Impressive Glöckler runs Impressive Glöckler runs Every year on 5 January, you can admire the carefully handcrafted Glöckler caps at the Glöckler runs in the Salzkammergut. The so called “Passen”, who are traditionally dressed in white, also carry bells to drive away evil spirits. [ All events ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/christmas-events.html) Atmospheric Advent singing - turn over the card View copyright © Foto: Singkreis Wim Close copyright ![Auf dem Foto ist eine Sängerin des Singkreises Wim abgebildet.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/e/csm_IMG_2629_8c5af45748.jpg) Atmospheric Advent singing Atmospheric Advent singing In the Traunsee-Almtal region, you can immerse yourself in the contemplative pre-Christmas season and enjoy the unique magic of music during Advent singing! - You can find the dates in the event calendar. [ All events ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/sehen-erleben/sehenswertes/advent/christmas-events.html) including free castle tour Advent package at the best price! [ book now ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/offers/packages/oesterreich-angebot/detail/8133/advent-in-gmunden.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [ View copyright © Photo: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee: Lake Traunsee in winter Close copyright ![The photo shows a footbridge on Lake Traunsee, covered in snow and illuminated by the sun.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/0/csm_07_TRAUNKIRCHEN_WINTER_2022_S_861d699266.jpg "Photo: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee: Lake Traunsee in winter") Winter experiences --------------------- ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/skiing.html) [ View copyright © Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee: Traunseetram bei Nacht Close copyright ![Das Foto zeigt die Traunseetram am Klosterplatz in Gmunden bei Nacht.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/e/csm_Anreise_30a325556e.jpg "Foto: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/brainpark.traunsee: Traunseetram bei Nacht") Travelling by public transport --------------------------------- ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/arrival-local-transport.html) View copyright © Foto: Traun-Ager-Alm Region/Höglinger Design Close copyright ![Auf dem Foto ist das Logo der Traun-Ager-Alm Region vor einem weihnachtlich glitzerndem Hintergrund abgebildet.](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/e/csm_Ausflugsregion-Traun-Ager-Alm-Adventreise-2022_474930cc68.jpg "Foto: Traun-Ager-Alm Region/Höglinger Design") Traun-Ager-Alm ----------------- [ View copyright © Foto: Schmecktakuläres Almtal/Monika Löff Close copyright ![Geschmorte Schweinsbackerl mit Biersauce und Krautfleckerl](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/1/csm_Winter_Schweinsbackerl__Schmecktakul%C3%A4res_Almtal__Foto_Monika_L%C3%B6ff_1__b01cb98d88.jpg "Foto: Schmecktakuläres Almtal/Monika Löff") Recipes for Christmas ------------------------ ](https://schmecktakulaeres.almtal.at/en/recipes.html) 1. 2. 3. 4.